A/N: An early update for everyone. I'll still post on Monday as well. And I promise to do reply to reviews soon, I just haven't had a chance to sit down and do that yet. It also doesn't help that I'm not getting notifications :/ Anyway, the M rating comes into play here...twice. Just a warning.

Disclaimer: I own nada. All things Twilight related are Stephenie Meyer's. Howie Day owns the song "Collide". Listen on my profile page.


"Even the best fall down sometimes

Even the wrong words seem to rhyme

Out of the doubt that fills your mind

You finally find

You and I collide…"

Alice was waiting in the lobby of her apartment building when the limousine pulled up outside. Alice smiled as Jasper stepped out of the back seat and hurried to the door to Alice's building.

"Hi," Jasper said, grinning as he looked Alice up and down. "Wow, Al, you look, I mean, wow," Jasper said.

"Thanks," Alice said, blushing a little. The dress she had found when shopping with Bella was much more expensive that anything Alice had owned before but it was gorgeous. It was simple and black and sparkly and it clung to Alice's thin frame in all the right places. "You look pretty handsome yourself," Alice said, running her hand down the front of Jasper's tuxedo.

"Stunning," Jasper said. "That's the word. You look stunning."

Alice blushed and took Jasper's hand as he led her to the limo. Jasper waved off the driver and opened the door for Alice himself, helping her into the back seat.

As they pulled away from Alice's apartment, Jasper held up a glass. "Champagne?" he asked.

Alice raised her eyebrows. "Jasper," she said warningly.

"Not for me," Jasper said. "Just you. I'm not drinking these days."

"Well, I'm fine as well," Alice said, setting the glass back down. "Are you ready for this?" she asked.

Jasper nodded. "I feel good Alice," he said. "And Edward and I have worked things out for the moment and I'm just excited to be on stage again."

"Even if you're singing Christmas songs?" Alice asked with a grin.

"Even if I'm singing Christmas songs," Jasper agreed.

They pulled up in front of the theatre where the show was being recorded and Alice and Jasper snuck in the back, skipping the press out front. Although Jasper had been on his best behavior since his DUI two weeks ago, it was still all anyone wanted to talk about and so Jasper had also been keeping a low profile and Alice had been doing all she could to keep him away from reporters, hoping that maybe the buzz would die down after awhile.

Jasper went to find Edward, Garrett, and Seth when they got inside the theatre and Alice quickly found Bella backstage, standing off the side where she was out of the way but could still see the stage.

"Hi Bella," Alice said, hugging her friend. "You look great," she said, grinning.

"Thanks, so do you," Bella said, hugging Alice back.

"How's Edward?" Alice asked.

Bella sighed. "He's been a perfect gentleman all night," she said.

"And that's a bad thing?" Alice asked.

"Yes, yes it is," Bella said. "Because a perfect gentleman means he's kept his hands and his lips to himself and I am basically never going to have sex ever again."

Alice laughed. "Maybe you should make the first move?" Alice asked. "Edward over thinks everything."

"Maybe I should," Bella said as both her and Alice turned their attention to the stage where Eclipse was about to perform.

Once the band was done, Bella said goodbye to Alice and hurried off to find Edward. Alice waited around for a bit, hoping that Jasper would wander over and find her but when he didn't, Alice decided to head to his dressing room to find him.

As Alice was walking towards Jasper's dressing room, she heard someone calling her name. Turning around, Alice saw Jacob Black waving at her from across the room.

Jacob smiled at Alice as she made her way over to him and gave him a hug. "How are you Jake?" she asked, enveloped by his warm embrace.

"I'm good Alice," Jake answered, pulling back from Alice. "How are you?"

"Pretty good," Alice answered.

"Having fun with your rock star trouble maker?" Jacob asked, raising his eyebrows.

Alice shook her head ruefully. She had always liked Jacob and his quick, easy smile. Alice had also always felt a little bad for Jacob. He was always left out in some way—Jacob was muscled and gorgeous and girls loved him but as a musician, he really wasn't that talented and so he had been left behind when Jasper and Edward wanted to be taken more seriously. And then, while it was clear Jacob was head over heels in love with Bella, Bella had always really loved Edward.

Jacob leaned towards Alice. "I heard Edward's going to kick Jasper out of the band," he said, grinning. "I hope he does."

Alice noticed then that there was something different about Jacob's eyes. "You're drunk aren't you?" she asked him.

Jacob shrugged. "We celebrated a little before coming over here," he said. He leaned even closer to Alice. "Come on, Alice, give me some details. I can't wait to watch Jasper self destruct."

Alice was suddenly not liking Jacob so much. "You know I'm not going to tell you anything, Jake," Alice said, moving back slightly.

"Alice, you look really gorgeous tonight," Jacob said suddenly, reaching out to brush his hand across Alice's cheek. "Has anyone told you that?" he asked.

"Okay, you're really drunk, aren't you Jake?" Alice said as Jacob's hand slid around her waist.

"I'm not that drunk," Jacob muttered, his mouth getting dangerously close to Alice's.

Out of nowhere, Alice felt a rush of wind go by her and then Jacob was being tackled to the ground.

"What the fuck?" Alice heard Jacob grunt and Alice glanced down to see Jasper had flung himself at Jacob and was currently wrestling with him on the ground.

"Keeping your fucking paws off of her," Jasper said through clenched teeth as he got in one good punch to Jacob's face.

For a moment, Alice watched in horror as the two men, dressed impeccably in tuxedos, wrestled with one another. Jacob was much bigger than Jasper and he soon managed to get a few good punches in as well and Alice sprang forward at the same time Edward and Garrett came hurrying over.

"Jasper, stop," Alice yelled as Edward grabbed Jasper and Garrett hauled Jacob off of him.

"Son of a bitch," Jacob spat. "What the hell was that for?" Jacob barked, trying to lunge at Jasper again as he wiped at the blood dripping from his lip.

Edward held Jasper tightly as he struggled to move towards Jacob again. Jasper was panting and Alice could already see a bruise forming on his cheek.

"Jake, man, let's go," Garrett said, pulling on Jacob until the young man began to move away.

"That's right, walk away with your tail between your legs like always, Jake," Jasper yelled after him.

Jacob lunged towards Jasper again but Alice stepped in front of Jasper, her eyes blazing. "Jasper," she said sharply. She grabbed his arm and pulled him away from Edward, towards his dressing room. "Let's go," Alice said tensely, pulling Jasper into the small room and slamming the door shut behind them.

"What was that Jasper?" Alice asked, turning to face him, her arms crossed over her chest and her foot tapping impatiently in her heels.

Jasper hung his head. "I don't know," he muttered.

"Jasper you attacked Jacob Black," Alice said. "He didn't do anything to you."

Jasper was silent for a long moment. "Ididn'tlikehimtouchingyou," Jasper muttered again, so softly Alice couldn't even understand the words.

"What?" Alice snapped. She grabbed Jasper's arm again and yanked on it until he met her eyes. "What did you say?" she asked.

"I didn't like him touching you," Jasper repeated.

For a moment, Alice just stared at him. "What?" she finally asked again.

Jasper moved towards Alice and spun her around until her back was pressed against the door and his body was pressed against her front. Alice found it suddenly hard to breathe.

"I didn't like him touching you," Jasper said again, his voice firm. "I'm the only one who should touch you," Jasper said, reaching out to run his hand across Alice's cheek in much the same way Jacob had. However, Alice's body reacted very differently to Jasper's touch.

"Jasper, you and I, I mean, we aren't," Alice stammered as Jasper leaned in closer and then his lips brushed against hers.

Alice's eyes fluttered shut as Jasper kissed her firmly. His tongue brushed against her lips and Alice found herself opening her mouth against his. The minute his tongue met hers, Alice wasn't sure what happened.

The fire that roared through her body was unlike anything Alice had ever experienced. Her mind was screaming at her that this was Jasper Hale who currently had his tongue in her mouth while her body ached to be closer to him.

Jasper's grasped her waist firmly and pulled her tight against him, one of his hands moving up to tangle in her short hair as he deepened the kiss. Alice could do nothing but clutch frantically at his jacket and kiss him back. Some part of her had been waiting for this for so long.

Jasper pulled back slightly and his mouth kissed and licked a trail to her ear and he breathed her name against her skin. Jasper's hand moved from her hair to the zipper on the back of her dress and he began to tug it down slowly. He lifted his face from her skin and whispered, "Alice, look at me," in her ear.

Alice opened her eyes slowly and met Jasper's gorgeous green eyes. Jasper was staring at her intently. "You have to know, this is different," he said and Alice nodded. She knew exactly what he meant.

Jasper leaned in to kiss her again and his hands resumed their slow descent of her zipper. Alice's mind was screaming at her to put an end to this right now, that it was unprofessional and wrong but there was a stronger part of her that wanted this just as badly as Jasper apparently did.

Jasper soon had Alice's dress pooled down around her feet and Alice kicked it away, not even caring that it was a $1,000 piece of fabric. She began tugging at Jasper's jacket, his shirt, his belt, anything so that she could feel skin against skin. Jasper wasn't very helpful though with the way his mouth was moving down her body, his tongue reaching out to flick against her right nipple as his hand moved up to cup her left breast.

Alice let out a breathy moan and Jasper smiled against her skin, beginning to kiss his way lower and lower. "Jasper," Alice said, yanking his face back up towards hers. "I need you naked," Alice demanded.

Jasper grinned wickedly. "Whatever you say darlin'," he said as he quickly stripped out of his tuxedo and stood in front of Alice in only his boxers. Alice reached out and ran her hand across the faint scars across his chest and then she traced them with her tongue.

She smiled when she heard Jasper's sharp intake of breath. Alice moved towards his lips again, crushing his mouth against hers as her hands moved to slip inside his boxers. Alice gripped his hard length firmly in her hand and Jasper groaned into her mouth. It wasn't like her to be so bold but from the minute Jasper's mouth had met hers, Alice had known there was no way this could be stopped.

"Al," Jasper choked out as she stroked him, her small hand moving up and down against his sensitive skin.

Jasper tugged her underwear away from her body and without warning, he thrust two fingers inside of her, curling them slightly so that Alice's body arched against his and she let out a long moan.

"God, Jasper," she muttered, her head falling back against the door as Jasper worked her body expertly.

Jasper's mouth began to move down her body once again and Alice stopped him. "Later," she muttered, knowing exactly what his intent had been. "I need you now," she muttered.

Jasper's eyes darkened and he grinned, pulling his fingers out of her and bringing them to his mouth. He cleaned his fingers off with his tongue and Alice's breathing deepened.

Jasper slipped his arm around her and lifted Alice off the ground, pressing his body against hers. He positioned himself against her and pushed forward ever so slightly. "Jasper," Alice moaned again, her eyes falling shut.

"Alice," Jasper whispered in her ear. "Do you have any idea how long I've wanted this?" he muttered and then he pushed himself all the way inside of her.

Alice squeezed Jasper's shoulder tightly, wanting him even closer to her as he began to move in and out of her in a fast, rough pace. Jasper's hand trailed down her body and his fingers skimmed against her clit.

Jasper was whispering in Alice's ear but all Alice could focus on was how good it felt to be connected to Jasper like this, how right it all was. The last few men Alice had been with had left her less than satisfied but Jasper seemed to know exactly what her body needed and already Alice could feel herself start to tighten all around him.

"Alice, darlin', look at me," Jasper said again and Alice opened her eyes to lock eyes with him as he thrust once deep inside of her and Alice came hard. She cried out as Jasper thrust a few more times and then stilled against her, his breathing heavy and his face relaxed.

Jasper kissed her gently and set Alice on her feet. He brushed her hair away from her forehead and then pressed a kiss there as well and the gentle gesture made Alice's heart swell. "Alice, that was…," Jasper muttered.

"I know," Alice said softly. "I know."

They had a short moment of peace; both of them starting at one another and then a loud knock on the door startled them. "Jasper, Alice, are you in there?" Edward called. "We're getting ready to go to the after party."

"Shit," Alice muttered, slipping out of Jasper's arms and hurriedly pulling on her dress.

"Um, yeah, we'll be right there," Jasper called, hurrying to put his clothes on as well.

"What are you two doing in there?" Edward asked, jiggling the door handle. "Why is the door locked?"

"We're just getting Jasper cleaned up," Alice said. "You and Bella go ahead and we'll meet you there."

"Okay," Edward said and they heard him walk away.

Alice glanced over at Jasper who was hopping around trying to get his pants on. Alice had managed to get her dress back on and was tugging at the zipper, trying to get it zipped up. Jasper met her eyes and they both burst out laughing.

"We look ridiculous," Jasper said, standing up straight.

Alice nodded. "We do," she agreed. "Here," Alice said, walking towards Jasper. "Zip me up?" she asked.

Jasper reached for Alice's zipper and pulled it up carefully, his fingers brushing against her skin. He kissed the back of Alice's neck before she turned around to face him again. Jasper finished putting his tuxedo back on and Alice helped him tie it.

"Alice," Jasper said, taking her hand. "What happened, I mean, you and I, we," Jasper shifted uncomfortably as he tried to find the right words to say.

"I know," Alice said, standing on her tiptoes to kiss Jasper gently. "We'll talk later," she told him. "But for now, you have a party to attend."

Jasper nodded and Alice checked her reflection in the mirror, running hand through her hair and putting on lipstick before her and Jasper left the dressing room. Jasper opened the limousine door for Alice once again and they both climbed into the back as the driver headed off towards the party.

Jasper pulled Alice close to him in the backseat and bent down to kiss her deeply. Alice kissed him back and Jasper's hand settled on Alice's knee, sliding up to grip her thigh.

"Jasper," Alice muttered. "Jasper, you're going to mess up my makeup. Again," she told him, pulling away slightly.

Jasper grinned. "Are you really that concerned about your makeup?" he asked, pulling Alice towards him again.

"You're right, screw it," Alice muttered, pressing her lips to Jasper's once again. Neither of them noticed when the limo stopped outside the after party and when the driver opened the door, he had to cough loudly to break Jasper and Alice apart.

"Um, sorry," Jasper said. "We got a little distracted."

The driver nodded and turned away to hide his grin as Alice helped Jasper out of the car. "Do I look okay?" Alice asked.

Jasper nodded. "You're gorgeous," he said, smiling at her.

They walked towards the entrance to the party and Alice grabbed Jasper's hand just before the entered, pulling him to a stop. "Um, Jasper, maybe we shouldn't say anything about this to anyone?" she said softly. "Or, you know, we shouldn't, um, touch each other or anything in front of the others."

Jasper gave Alice a strange look but then he nodded. "Yeah, okay, fine," he said, starting to walk inside again.

"Jasper, wait," Alice said. "It's just, I think we should talk about everything before, you know, being all couplely in front of people."

"I get it Alice," Jasper told her smiling. He took her hand and pressed a kiss to her knuckles. "It's okay."

Alice nodded and they walked inside. They were barely through the door when Bella came hurrying over.

"Alice," she said, grinning widely. "I have to talk to you," she gushed. "Hi Jasper," Bella added, looking up at Jasper briefly.

Alice glanced at Jasper and he nodded. "I'll find you later," he told her. Alice grinned and nodded, allowing Bella to drag her off towards the bathroom.

Once they were inside with the door closed behind them, Bella turned to Alice, her grin even wider, if that was possible. "Edward kissed me in the limo," Bella said excitedly. "Like, a real kiss. And you're right and he does actually like me, maybe even as much as I like him."

Alice laughed. "Of course he does, Bella," she said. "He always has."

"I know he's your cousin and all but Alice, he's so perfect," Bella said. "And so gorgeous and sweet and I think I want to have his babies."

"I think you're getting a little ahead of yourself Bella," Alice said, laughing again at her friend's enthusiasm.

Bella paused and eyed Alice carefully. "Wait, what's going on with you?" Bella asked.

"What do you mean?" Alice asked.

"There's something different about you," Bella said. "And your hair is all messed up and you makeup is doing this weird smudgy thing and what was that weird moment between you and Jasper?"

"Weird moment between me and Jasper?" Alice asked, turning around to look in the mirror. "There was no weird moment between me and Jasper."

"Yes there was," Bella insisted. She paused again and studied Alice. Then, her eyes got wide. "Oh my god, you hooked up with Jasper!" Bella exclaimed.

"What? Why?" Alice said, turning around quickly. "How did you know that?"

"You did?" Bella gasped. "Oh, I was just kind of taking a stab in the dark but oh my god, Alice," Bella said. "You hooked up with Jasper? Like for real?"

Alice nodded slowly, deciding there was no point in trying to hide it from her best friend.

Bella grabbed Alice's arm. "You have to tell me everything, Alice," Bella demanded. "Everything."

Alice shrugged. "I don't really know what happened," she said. "Jake was drunk and he kind of made a move and Jasper freaked out and attacked him and then, I don't know, Jasper was all 'I don't like other people touching you' and then all of the sudden we were kissing and then we were naked and well, yeah," Alice said, trying to hide the wide smile that threatened to spill across her face.

"Oh my god," Bella said. "I was freaking out about Edward kissing me and you and Jasper are having wild, crazy sex in a dressing room," Bella said. "So unfair."

"Bella," Alice said, shaking her head. "It's not a big deal."

"Not a big deal?" Bella repeated. "It's definitely a big deal, Alice. It's Jasper. I know you've always liked him."

"Wait, Alice," Bella said. "Are you sure this wasn't just another random Jasper hook-up?" Bella asked. "You know how he is."

"I know," Alice said. "But this was different, Bella. I can't really explain it but it was."

"Good," Bella said. "I'm happy for you, Alice," Bella continued, hugging Alice tightly. "Now we should get back to our men."

"Bella," Alice said. "Jasper and I aren't really telling anyone about any of this until we've had a chance to talk and everything. Okay?"

"Of course," Bella said. "I won't say a word."

"Thanks," Alice replied as Bella hugged her once more and they left the bathroom. Bella and Alice joined the party and wandered around, talking to people they knew who were in attendance. Alice could see Jasper sitting with Garrett and Seth towards the back of the room, talking and laughing. Garrett and Seth both had beers in their hands but Jasper's hands were empty and Alice was glad he was being careful. Jasper caught her eye from across the room and grinned and Alice couldn't help but smile back.

She felt someone touch her shoulder then and Alice turned around to find Edward standing behind her. "Hi Edward," Alice said, grinning at her cousin. "How's your night been?"

Edward smiled. "You talked to Bella," he said.

Alice nodded. "She really likes you Edward," Alice said. "She always has."

"Well, I'm pretty sure I've been in love with her since the day we met," Edward said. "But I'm also pretty sure I don't deserve her."

"You do, Edward," Alice said, squeezing Edward's shoulder. "Trust me, you do."

Edward nodded towards Jasper, Seth, and Garrett. "Jasper seems different lately," he said. "More like himself."

"I know," Alice said. "Maybe the whole DUI thing was a wakeup call."

"I've missed him," Edward said. "He's my best friend. I never really wanted to kick him out of the band you know."

Alice nodded. "I'm glad you guys have made up," Alice said. "And I hope Jasper is back for good."

"Me too," Edward said. "And I think I'm going to find Bella and get out of here," Edward said. "I know she hates stuff like this."

Alice laughed. "Good idea," she said, standing on her tiptoes to kiss Edward's cheek. "See you later cousin," she said.

"Bye Alice," Edward told her, slipping away to find Bella. Alice continued wandering around the party as it began to wind down and soon she felt Jasper come up behind her and put his hand on her elbow.

Bending down, Jasper whispered, "Hey, want to get out of here?"

Alice turned around and nodded and her and Jasper headed back outside to the limo. They slid into the backseat and the driver glanced in the mirror. "To Ms. Brandon's apartment then?" he asked.

"Yes, thank-you," Jasper answered quickly and Alice felt her heart sink a little. She had wanted Jasper to invite her to his place. Jasper hit the button to close the glass partition between the backseat and the front and he leaned back next to Alice.

"Can I, can I stay with you tonight?" Jasper asked, taking Alice's hand in his.

"You want to stay at my apartment?" Alice asked.

Jasper nodded. "I'd take you to my place but it just feels wrong," Jasper said. "Because I don't want you to be like the others. This is different."

Alice grinned. "Of course you can stay," she said, leaning forward to kiss Jasper again. When they pulled up to the front of Alice's apartment building, both Alice and Jasper got out of the backseat.

"Will you be needing me any more tonight, sir?" the driver asked looking up at Jasper.

"No, I think we're good," Jasper said, shaking his hand. "Thank-you." The driver nodded and got back in the limo as Jasper took Alice's hand and led her into the apartment building.

They were silent while waiting for the elevator, their hands still clasped together and when the elevator dinged, signaling its arrival to the lobby, Jasper smiled as they entered the elevator. When the doors closed behind them, Jasper pushed Alice against the wall and kissed her deeply.

Alice kissed him back, the champagne she had drank at the after party making her feel slightly dizzy as Jasper's tongue pressed against her lips until she opened her mouth, letting him in. When the doors dinged again on Alice's floor, she smiled against Jasper's lips and pulled away from him, taking his hand and tugging him towards her apartment door. Jasper wrapped his arms around Alice from behind and began kissing her neck as she struggled to unlock the door.

"Having trouble Al?" Jasper breathed against Alice's ear.

"You're distracting me," Alice said as Jasper slid his hands up her body and cupped her breasts through the thin material of her dress. "Jasper," Alice gasped.

"Allow me," Jasper said, taking the key from Alice and fitting it into the lock. They stumbled into Alice's apartment and Alice turned in his arms so she could kiss him again. They kissed their way across Alice's living room, leaving a trail of clothes behind them as they made their way to Alice's bedroom.

Alice felt her knees hit the bed and with a gentle shove, her and Jasper were tumbling into it. Jasper pulled back slightly and brushed Alice's hair away from her forehead. "You're so beautiful," Jasper said softly.

Alice shook her head. "Please, I know I'm not what you're used to," Alice said, thinking briefly of the models and actresses Jasper had dated in the past—woman who were paid to be beautiful.

Jasper sat up and pulled Alice with him so they were sitting face to face. Jasper was down to his boxers and Alice was only wearing her underwear. Feeling suddenly exposed under Jasper's intense gaze, Alice pulled the blankets around her nearly naked body.

"Alice, don't," Jasper told her, taking her face between his hands. "Those other girls, they meant nothing. You're the most amazing person I've ever known. And I mean it when I say you're beautiful. Don't ever doubt that."

Alice felt her eyes being to well with tears as she pulled Jasper towards her again and kissed him. This was all she had ever wanted—Jasper's body pressed against hers as he whispered sweet words in her ear, wiping away every insecurity Alice had ever had.

Jasper pushed her gently back onto the bed, his long body hovering over hers as he kissed his way down her body, stopping to run his tongue lightly across her breasts before he continued downward. Jasper passed over the spot Alice most wanted him and Alice let out a small moan of protest.

"Patience, darlin'," Jasper said with a grin, kissing his way down Alice's right leg. He began slowly making his way up Alice's other leg, tickling her lightly behind her knee. Alice shrieked and laughed, jerking away from Jasper.

Jasper laughed against Alice's skin and continued his movement upward. Finally his shaggy blonde head was resting between Alice's thighs and Jasper pressed a kiss to the inside of Alice's thigh. Alice nudged him lightly and then his tongue was circling her clit and Alice sighed with pleasure.

Jasper's tongue moved expertly around Alice's skin and Alice nearly lost it when she felt his tongue push its way inside of her. "Jasper," Alice muttered as he trailed his hand down her body and added his fingers to the mix. He pushed two fingers inside of her, his tongue continuing to flick against her clit and Alice reached down, her hand tangling in Jasper's curls as she pushed him against her even more.

It didn't take long before Alice's body tightened around Jasper's fingers and she came against him. Jasper withdrew his fingers slowly and kissed his way back up her body before he claimed her mouth again. Alice kissed him back lazily, able to taste herself on his tongue but not even caring.

Alice reached down and grasped Jasper's length in her hand, stroking gently as Jasper groaned into her mouth. Alice guided him inside of her and for a moment, he didn't move, both of them relishing the feeling of being connected in the most intimate way possible.

Jasper kissed Alice again as he began to move, his body sliding against hers. Earlier, everything had been frantic and frenzied in a sense but this was different—slower and sweeter somehow and even more intimate.

"Alice," Jasper said softly, his body moving faster against hers. His mouth trailed down her neck until he circled her nipple with his tongue and then sucked hard. Alice gasped and arched her back, drawing him deeper inside of her. Jasper slipped his hand between their bodies, his finger pressing against her clit and Alice could feel herself starting to lose control again.

Alice cried out and muttered a curse as she came around him again and with a few final thrusts, Jasper released inside of her. Alice and Jasper were both breathing heavily and Jasper collapsed next to Alice, drawing her small body next to his.

Jasper kissed Alice gently and smiled as her eyes fluttered open again. "Hi," Jasper said.

"Hi," Alice repeated, tracing his scars with her hand. Alice took a deep breath and smiled widely.

They were quite for a long time, simply lying in bed curled around each other, their hands and lips lazily exploring each other's bodies until finally Alice asked, "What happens now?"

"Al," Jasper said, moving slightly so they were facing each other. "Can't we just enjoy this?"

"But," Alice started to say until Jasper placed a finger over her lips.

"Alice, I just had the most amazing sex I've ever had with one of my best friends in the entire world," Jasper said. "I'm enjoying the moment, okay?"

Alice grinned. "The most amazing sex you've ever had?" she asked.

"Yes," Jasper said with a nod. He kissed Alice deeply. "We'll talk tomorrow," he told her. "For now, I'm going to pass out into a sex induced coma."

Alice laughed as Jasper settled into her bed, wrapping his arms around her and pulling the blankets tightly around them both. "Good night Al," Jasper whispered, kissing Alice's bare shoulder.

"Good night Jasper," Alice whispered back, moving as close to Jasper as possible before drifting off to sleep as well.